Former Besiktas forward, Okan Koç, has expressed his desire to see Barcelona acquire Victor Osimhen, the Nigerian striker whose future continues to dominate headlines. Koç believes the La Liga giants should make a move for the 26-year-old, whose contract with Napoli includes a €75 million (approximately ₦121 billion) release clause.
Osimhen, currently playing for Turkish Super Lig champions Galatasaray, has enjoyed a stellar season, contributing directly to 17 goals in just 15 matches. Despite rumors swirling around his future, he has made it clear that he intends to fulfill his current contract at Galatasaray. However, the presence of the release clause means that, should a major club like Barcelona come calling, the striker could be on the move.
Koç, speaking to habersarikirmizi.com, emphasized that if Barcelona were serious about securing a top striker to replace the aging Robert Lewandowski, they should act fast. If I were Barcelona, I would buy Osimhen tomorrow, he stated. Koç also mentioned that if no major offers came for Osimhen, it would indicate a lack of demand, which might keep him at Galatasaray longer than expected.
Although Chelsea has also shown interest in Osimhen, they were unable to finalize personal terms with the player during the summer transfer window, and rumors of a Premier League move persist. However, with Barcelona now eyeing potential new signings for the upcoming transfer windows, Osimhen remains one of the most talked-about forwards in Europe.